Houston weather: Warm Wednesday night, but expect heavy rain on Thursday

We have issued a FOX 26 Storm Alert Day for Thursday through early Friday. Risk for multiple rounds of heavy rain and a few severe storms is increasing during this time frame. FLOOD WATCH has been issued for areas near & north of I-10 including Houston from 1 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday. Additional 2-4" of rain is possible for these areas with isolated amounts around 5 to 6". Houston is also in a 2/5 severe risk Thursday with damaging winds, hail & even a low tornado threat. Rounds of heavy rain and a few strong to severe storms will be most likely Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Flooding continues along the Brazos, Trinity, and San Jacinto Rivers. So these areas could start to flood quickly. Make sure to avoid any flooded areas and turn around, don't drown! At least we have a pattern change to look forward to this weekend and next week when hotter and drier weather will prevail. Get the latest updates on weather where you live by downloading FOX Local and catching our extended severe weather coverage on our smart TV app FOX Local!